Our 40+ year-old LRT network needs upgrades and maintenance to ensure it keeps serving Edmontonians for another 40 years and beyond.

TLC for LRT was created to help you effectively plan your commute. TLC for LRT projects include upgrades to LRT stations, infrastructure and tracks. 

Most maintenance work is scheduled when there is generally lower ridership (evenings/weekends) to help minimize service disruptions to transit riders. However, there may be some weekday and/or long-term changes to help accomplish some projects. 

We appreciate your patience and cooperation during this time. You can find up-to-date information about service impacts on the Alerts, Service Updates page, on ETS social media and on posters at LRT stations.

TLC for LRT Projects

129 Avenue Road Closure

Construction will be taking place at the LRT crossing at 129 Avenue by Belvedere LRT Station (between 58 Street and Fort Road). Crews will replace existing road crossing gates, install new pedestrian gates and widen the sidewalk to enhance safety and accessibility at this crossing. This work will be conducted in two phases, each with different closures.

Phase 1: February 16-20 

For Phase 1, traffic will be reduced to one lane in each direction. The sidewalk will remain open.

Phase 2: February 28-March 7 

For Phase 2, the road and sidewalks will be fully closed in both directions. Pedestrians can use Belvedere LRT Station as an alternate crossing. Security guards will be onsite to escort pedestrians through the station when it is closed during overnight hours. 

During this time, ETS Route 108 will be detoured. Visit Transit Alerts to learn more.

View the project location map

LRT impacts are limited during both phases. Nearby residents may experience overnight noise, but every effort will be made to reduce impacts to the public.

The 129 Avenue crossing (between 58 Street and Fort Road) is planned to fully reopen on March 8. 

103A Avenue and 99 Street Streetscape and Pedway Project

Construction continues on the 103A Avenue and 99 Street underground pedway from Churchill LRT Station to the Station Lands development north of 104 Avenue. 

In 2026, Ledcor will continue working on the following:

  • Advancement and completion of excavation for the overall project.
  • Continued installation of mechanical, electrical and architectural elements in the interior.
  • Construction of the new “pop-up” structure near the CN Tower bus loop.
  • Full roadway reinstatement and removal of detours in late summer/early fall 2026. Until this occurs, access to the City Hall parkade remains via 102A Avenue only.

Construction is anticipated to be complete in 2026.

At-Grade Crossing Rehabilitation

In 2026, crews will perform at-grade crossing track rehabilitation to address aging infrastructure and improve the longevity of Edmonton's LRT system.  

Track rehabilitation will occur at:

  • 51 Avenue and 111 Street (Capital Line) *tentatively planned for May 15-19 (Victoria Day long weekend)
  • 115 Avenue and 80 Street (Capital Line) near Exhibition Lands

In 2025, crews performed at-grade crossing track rehabilitation at:

For the above long weekends, the intersections were closed to vehicle traffic and the LRT. ETS had LRT replacement bus service in place for transit riders.
 

Chinatown Gate

A new Chinatown Gate will be built in the downtown core on 97 Street between Jasper Avenue and 101A Avenue, where the original Edmonton Chinatown began. Foundation footings and landscaping were previously installed as part of the Jasper Avenue New Vision project. The City of Edmonton has worked with the City of Harbin and Edmonton’s Chinese community on the design of the new gate. 

Design Information (32.92 MB)

Construction is scheduled to begin in 2026 and is anticipated to be completed in 2027. 

Escalator Replacements

All escalators have been installed. Other work including the Central LRT Station beam rehabilitation must be completed before the final escalator can be opened for public use. Beam rehabilitation is anticipated to be complete in early 2026.

This work helps keep the escalators operating safely and efficiently.
 

University Avenue and 114 Street Track Replacement

Watch this timelapse video, showing at-grade crossing track rehabilitation at the University Avenue and 114 Street intersection, completed between June 27 and July 1, 2025. See crews work around the clock to ensure continued safe and reliable LRT operation.